Roundup of Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

This week I was invited to talk about last-minute Halloween costume ideas on the BC CBC Radio show North by Northwest. Sheryl, Anna and I had a blast bouncing ideas around; it’ll air on Saturday morning and should be in the show’s podcast after that.

To get my brain in gear before we recorded, I asked for people’s favourite last-minute costumes on Twitter and Facebook. As a forever last-minute costume girl, I love knowing I’m not alone (do I have a costume set for this weekend yet? Of course I don’t). Here’s a list for your panic-easing pleasure:

  • Heather over at Dollar Store Crafts has an astonishing number of inspiring posts for kids, including this, this, this octopus costume, this spider costume, and this paper-doll costume.
  • Heather’s also written elsewhere about quick, simple costumes. Like this no-sew princess costume and this no-sew jack-o-lantern costume.
  • For adults, my friend Jason suggests dressing as a homicidal maniac – “They look just like everyone else.”
  • Miriam suggests: “Greek chiton. Fold white sheets or drapey white fabric, pin at shoulders, do hair all spiffy, wear bangles. Voila!”
  • Vince is going to be himself, from a parallel universe. And possibly a zombie.
  • Monica pulled off a last-minute Spiderwebs.
  • Erin says, “Lawyer (evil or otherwise) is always good and easy.”
  • Kristi’s recipe for a deviled egg: “Cut 2 pieces of posterboard into egg shapes. Put a big yellow circle on one. Don with horns and tail.”
  • Stacelynn suggests hanging a sign around your neck that says, “This IS my costume.” Cheeky.
  • A bit more involved, this superhero fleece poncho-cape is something I want for myself. Warm and comfy. Mmm.
  • Shannon suggests going as your friends. Hilarious.
  • Courtney says, “anything with jeans and ugg boots to be super comfy – add a plaid shirt & braids, hello lady lumberjack!
  • Here’s how to make a pillowcase ghost dress – easily modified for tons of costumes not specifically girly.
  • Sarah suggests: “Cotton Candy – Take a piece of paper and make a cone, put string through to attach as a hat. Wear pink (tutu preferred)”
  • And for a good laugh, check out wtfshouldibeforhalloween.com. It told me I should be sexy cortizone. Hilarious. Thanks for that one, Shannon.

Tune in to the show Saturday morning for more tips and ideas (you can stream it live starting at 6:30AM PST [yikes! I know]). I wish we could talk about this stuff all the time. It was so much fun!

ETA: Here’s some more Halloween inspiration to browse through. And if you’re in search for more last minute costume ideas – you can always make a wicked costume out of cardboard.

3 responses to “Roundup of Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas”

  1. Heather Mann Avatar

    Thanks for linking to me, KP, and for the good ideas!! Can’t wait to hear the podcast.

    1. Kim Werker Avatar

      Thanks for sharing so many wonderful ideas, Heather!

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